November 22, 2012

It goes without saying that our family has much to be thankful for. Max enjoyed his first Thanksgiving sitting between David and I, while messily eating off the table and loving every bite. I equally loved watching him stuff his beautifully repaired and healed mouth with turkey.

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Happy Thanksgiving! (11.22.12)

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First Thanksgiving as a family of three (11.22.12)

Snacking on Turkey Day (11.22.12)

Give me that turkey! (11.22.12)

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Jackson, Max, and Sadie's first Thanksgiving. Gianna is in charge! (11.22.12)

Our household consists of four people- David, my husband, Max, our four year old son, Kira, our one year old daughter and me, Marissa. I initially created this site as an efficient way to share medical information about David and Max. On December 24, 2011 baby Max was born with a cleft lip and palate, and five weeks later, his daddy, David, was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Both boys underwent three surgeries, dozens upon dozens of doctor appointments, and far more needle pokes than a pin cushion. The year 2012 was filled with the overwhelming joys of watching Max grow to the heartbreak of watching David and him in pain. It was truly the best and worst year. But by the end of the year, both father and son received hard-fought clean bills of health. Max will have more surgeries in the future, but for now we are just enjoying his big, beautiful smile and all of the silly antics that go along with it.